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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,210.05, 811,729.81 and 333,561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,210.05, 811,729.81 and 333,561.24 is: 460,314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,210.05 : 811,729.81 = 333,561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,210.05/811,729.81 = 333,561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,210.05x = 811,729.81 × 333,561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,210.05x = 270,761,600,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,761,600,509.23/588,210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,314.47

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